Chapter 456: Prologue
When I was studying, I didn't meet people who were forced to sell people.
Now I still remember the general cosmetics trial, and after using it, the other party asked Chonghua and his classmates to pay for it. If you don't buy it, you won't let it go.
When the classmates were panicked, Chonghua decisively chose to call the police.
It's been years since I've encountered such a scene.
There are those who are forced to buy and sell, and there are those who rob the people's daughters, and the overlord is definitely the first time in his life to be the emperor.
After cooling down for two or three days, the queen once again talked to Chonghua. With a smile on his face, he deployed work with Chonghua.
Chonghua frowned, this empress was not an ordinary person. Usually if you want to coax someone to do something they don't like, you have to glorify the thing first. It makes you feel like it's a great benefit to do it.
For example, there are many advantages to being an emperor, rich, capricious, and surrounded by beautiful men. You can do whatever you want. This is not perfunctory, Chonghua is an outsider who does not have an innate sense of responsibility for Lanling. The whole country is good and bad, and there is no guilt in it. It's like just tossing her around.
But the queen has not said a word about the benefits of being an emperor. just indifferently handed over the work with Chonghua.
This year, because of the change of the throne, the government employment system needs to be changed, the tax provisions have been proposed a new policy a year ago, the pilot rice has to see the results, and the number of cattle and sheep needs to be controlled...... All kinds of things, meticulous.
Chonghua listened and looked at the Queen. The firmness in his eyes cannot be ignored.
Wait until the queen talks about how to deal with those ministers in the Hou~ Palace after Chonghua takes over. Chonghua finally couldn't help it. Interrupted: "Why don't you keep doing it?" β
Her Majesty the Empress looked at her, took a sip of the water cup and moistened her throat: "To be an emperor, you must be able to afford to put it down." β
Chonghua stared at her closely: "No one wants you to put it down." β
The empress smiled faintly: "Your appearance is a signal that I can retire." β
Chonghua took a deep breath: "I don't think we have been able to reach a consensus on the communication of this matter. I don't understand what your criteria for succession are, but I really don't want to be the emperor of this country, why do you force me. β
The empress nodded: "I know, it's normal for you to not accept it for a while. β
Chonghua sighed: "Why bother forcing me." β
The empress leaned back in her chair leisurely, her eyes gradually drifting away: "Because this is our fate." is destined to be different from others and destined to live such a life. When the throne is given to you, I can go back to my life. β
Chonghua was stunned. Leaning over: "Are you saying that you will be able to return to your own world after you leave office?" β
The Empress glanced at her. Pursed his lips and smiled: "Maybe." β
The two were silent for a while, and the queen slowly got up and patted Chonghua: "Relax, just take over as the CEO of a company." You can retire when your term expires. It's not that hard. β
Not that hard? How could it not be that hard! It's not about running a company, it's not about running a family. It's a country! How many people's lives were stuffed into her hands. Even the smallest decision can affect someone else's life. Such a heavy task. Who can easily nod in agreement.
There are really few madmen who can immediately nod and agree to be the emperor. Unless it's Xiao who has been thinking about it for a long time......
That night. Chonghua sat on the huge bed with his knees crossed, and a lamp was lit at the head of the bed. Looking at the flickering lights, Chonghua fell into deep thought.
Past experience told her. Ying Long: They wouldn't let her stay here easily. It's actually very easy to go back. But since they came to Lanling, Zuo Jichuan and they have completely lost contact. It's as if she's never contacted them. Disappear cleanly. This lonely sense of helplessness once again surrounded her.
That was when she first came here, when she had to face Ling Yuehe's life destined to be miserable for a lifetime, and the feeling of helplessness that could not be ignored was suffocating.
After going through so much, I am back to square one again.
It's like a labyrinth, and you can't get out.
After sitting all night, the next morning, Chonghua looked at Zhiwan, who came in softly and called out. Zhiwan took Dolan Lanya and gently pushed the door in with the clothes and jewelry she was going to wear today. was about to wake up Chonghua, but found Chonghua sitting at the head of the bed with his knees crossed, without the slightest intention of waking up.
After being a female official for many years, Zhiwan immediately realized that Chonghua hadn't slept all night, and respectfully saluted Chonghua.
"Your Highness, the servant respectfully asks Your Highness to change your clothes. Your Majesty, please. β
Chonghua looked at Zhi Wan steadily, and slowly opened his mouth and said, "Do you also think that the empress's decision is correct?" β
Zhiwan didn't look up, and gently waved her hand to let Dolan and the others put the tray on the beauty couch to prepare to change clothes. He said softly: "Your Highness, the servants are the servants of Your Majesty, and if Your Majesty makes any decisions, the servants dare not be disrespectful." β
Chonghua knocked on the side of the bed: "Look up and look at me." β
Zhi Wan was silent for a while, slowly raised her head, and looked at Chonghua frankly.
Chonghua looked at Zhiwan for a while, and when he saw the queen's clear eyes, he felt incredible. How could an emperor who had been an emperor for so many years still have clear eyes. But Zhiwan in front of him, a pair of moist black eyes are like a dense night sky. Bottomless.
Chonghua knew in his heart, how could the queen have been the emperor for so many years, how could it be smooth sailing. This Zhiwan is not an ordinary person.
"You...... What is the status of a female officer? Chonghua looked at Zhiwan with a little wariness.
Zhi Wan looked at Chonghua with a faint smile: "Your Highness...... The identity of a servant is not the time yet. β
Could it be a secret guard or some other hidden character?! It's not the first day Chonghua has read a time-traveling novel. What emperor doesn't have some unknown power around him? In case the prince rebels or the courtiers rebel, how can they do it without a foundation. What's more, Lanling's strange way of passing on the throne must be prepared with a secret force that can support the new emperor's foothold.
After staying up all night, Chonghua's face was not very good. After changing clothes, his face turned even pale. Zhiwan looked at it for a while, and then instructed Dolan to put on Chonghua's makeup lightly. His face looked better.
Chonghua looked at the woman with a delicate face in the mirror, and for a moment he couldn't recognize who it was.
This dress is even more luxurious, with colorful gold threads embroidered on a snow satin base and a dragon riding the wind. The black hair is in a bun, and the crown of gold silk is pinched, and the heavy face is like the moon, and the heroic posture is cool.
Chonghua's heart jumped, and he turned his head and asked, "Is today an important day?" β
When Zhi Wan heard her ask, she was stunned for a moment and shook her head: "No, it's just that Your Majesty invited His Highness to enjoy the flowers." β
Chonghua raised his sleeves: "Such a grand dress." Nothing important? β
Zhiwan smiled: "Your Highness has misunderstood. It's not a grand attire. Just everyday. β
Chonghua was silent, is there such a tyrant in Lanling? If such clothes are brought to modern times, they can be properly changed to an island! It's just everyday clothes!
So what to wear for the enthronement ceremony? Is there a city full of golden armor?!
"Your Highness's size is a little different from Your Majesty's, and these clothes are all newly made. If Your Highness is not satisfied. Then the servant commanded him to go down and redo it. "Zhi Wandang Chonghua doesn't like this dress. Respectfully half-kneeling on the ground.
Chonghua looked at the maids who were kneeling on the ground. He exhaled slowly: "It's better to be lighter." β
The queen didn't actually wear very expensive clothes. There are no gold and silver threads, but the embroidery on the clothes is extremely exquisite. It looks beautiful and lightweight.
Zhi Wan smiled lightly. The successive emperors of Lanling were all very tasteful. The clothes are delicate and not luxurious, and there is little makeup, and the jewelry is more about the style than the material.
Although Zhiwan said this, when Chonghua walked to Wanyuanchun, he found that he had been cheated by the queen.
It is indeed a moon viewing, but the entire flower hall is full of people. Enjoy the fragrant flowers!
I have to sigh that most of the ministers in Lanling are men. And all of them are high-value models. There are really all kinds of types. or cold, or cute, or delicate, or handsome. It really includes the style of the two comic male protagonists in all romance novels.
Chonghua frowned slightly, this was obviously to introduce her to the rhythm of the ministers.
The originally harmonious banquet was instantly quiet because of Chonghua's appearance.
The empress was turning her face sideways to say something to a man beside her, when she suddenly found that everyone was quiet, and when she looked up, she saw Chonghua standing at the door of the hall with a bad face, and she was about to turn around and run away.
"Chonghua, come quickly." The Queen beckoned to Chonghua with a smile on her face.
Chonghua was about to turn around, but was held by Zhiwan's wrist, and almost dragged Chonghua towards the queen with dark energy.
She knew that this woman was definitely not a simple character.
Chonghua gritted his teeth slightly, and walked up to the queen with an unkind face.
The Queen had obviously drunk some wine, and her face was flushed faintly. When he saw Chonghua, he had a smile on his face.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the prince who will take over the throne next. Chonghua, I've met all of you. β
There was silence in the hall.
Chonghua blocked his chest with a mouthful of blood, and it is estimated that the people below have the same idea.
Your Majesty the Emperor, you really didn't think what you just said...... Is it too sloppy?
Whatareyou you! (β―"β‘β²)β―(β»ββ»Is it possible to throw such a thing as a throne to a stranger like this?!
Although this prince is almost the same as the emperor. But even if you have a little brain, you can see that this prince is definitely not born to the emperor, is it good!
Who doesn't know how many cabbages there are in the emperor's backyard! If you are a courtier, you can't even figure out how many princes you can invest in, so don't come out and mix it up!
Family, in ancient times, family was everything. When modern people come out to work, they think that they can support their families and live. But the ancients would consider the rise and fall of the entire family.
There is an absolute relationship between who becomes the emperor.
The investment in the prince in the early stage was to bet on his own vision.
In fact, this is similar to buying stocks, the only difference is that up or down, investors are not only spectators, but can also participate.
But suddenly, the emperor smiled and said, "Your investment in those is waste paper, because the widow wants to pass the throne to a lucky audience randomly selected on the street."
It's a Spartan city.
The silence continued, as if it were like a wasted world.
Thankfully, a third of the people present were people who had experienced such a cheating scene. After being shocked that the previous empresses all looked like a hair, they all got up and saluted Chonghua when they came to their senses.
The older generation has no objections, and the younger group can't blatantly shout even though they are full of concerns, can they? They all bowed with twinkling eyes.
"Your Majesty! Surrender or disobedience! Your Majesty is in the prime of life, how can he abdicate easily! A slightly shrill voice rang out abruptly.
Chonghua was shocked that these people bowed their heads without any resistance, and when they heard this question, they felt that this was reasonable.
Her Majesty the Queen is smiling as she watches the new batch of ministers reappear in the embarrassment of the old ones. Hearing the questioning, look up.
A brightly dressed man stood at the door of the hall in a peerless manner, although it was far away, Chonghua could still see the righteous indignation on the man's face, and as he approached step by step, Chonghua could even see the tears in the corners of his eyes.
This one...... It should be a favorite concubine or something, right?
Sure enough, the empress's hand, which was holding Chonghua's shoulder, tightened for a moment.
Chonghua's heart jumped, and his gaze gradually became cold as he watched the man. It's as if what is in front of you is no longer a living person.
"Heh, I didn't know that Liu Qing was so interested in me." Chonghua, who was closest to the empress, only felt a tightness all over his body, and this kind of cold coercion was definitely something that only people who had been in power for many years would have.
In the past, there was no color of laughing with Chonghua. For the first time, Chonghua felt that the person standing beside her was the emperor of a country.
This feeling is familiar...... When was it that there was such a person holding her shoulders and confronting people. Chonghua frowned, not remembering.
The person called Liu Qing knelt down in front of the empress with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, why are you so ruthless." β
Chonghua couldn't help but goosebumps fluttering, although this Liu Qing was also quite good-looking. But when the man showed such a pleading look, Chonghua really couldn't accept it.
The empress looked at Liu Qing lightly, and the chill in her eyes spread.
Didn't say a word, just raised his hand. A person wearing a brocade robe and a saber stepped forward and dragged Liu Qing down without saying a word. In order to prevent him from crying, he was very considerate and knocked him unconscious first.
Chonghua looked at these people's neat and neat methods, and sighed silently, it seems that this senior is really good in Lanling.
"Chonghua, what do you like to eat?" The empress turned her face to ask Chonghua, the smile on the corner of her mouth seemed to be that it was not her who had just leaked the cold air.
Chonghua blinked: "You can ......"
The empress smiled: "Ladies and gentlemen, continue the feast." β
After that, he pulled Chonghua to his side and sat down, and two women with the same appearance, one gold and one silver, sat side by side on the dragon chair. No matter how you look at it, it's amazing.
Returning ministers, look at me, I look at you, and an imperceptible emotion slowly spreads. (To be continued......)